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Christians in Israel
Israel is one of the most unique countries in the world because of its demographic makeup, especially in looking at the country from the perspective of an American. This is because it is the only country that is made up of a primarily Jewish population. In Israel, it is the Christians who are the minority. It is specifically these minority Christians that I am investigating in this paper. I will primarily answer the question, “Who are these Christians living in Israel?” I will examine this by looking into what specific denominations these Christians represent, what historical backgrounds they have living in the country of Israel, and how their culture meshes with that
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Israelis and Arabs apart once again.
Since the founding of Israel in 1948, there has been continuous conflict between Israel and the Arab states. This conflict has been marked by six bloody wars. In 1867, during the six-day war of Syria, Jordan and Egypt, Israel captured the West Bank, Sinai and the Gaza strip. Subsequently, a population of over a million Palestinian Arabs, together with their land was now under Israeli control. (Spencer, p.70) It was during this time that a Palestinian leader emerged, Yasser Arafat. Labeled a terrorist by Israel and the United States, he and his Palestine Liberation Organization called for the eviction of Israel from the occupied territories by
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Medinat Israel better known as Israel declared its independence from Palestine on May 14, 1948, three years after the end of the Holocaust and World War II. It was created as result of the Zionist movement, which was founded in Switzerland during 1897 by Theodor Herzl. Zionism was created to unite Jewish people of exile and settle them in Palestine. The movement's name derived from Zion, the hill on which the Temple of Jerusalem was located. Many of Israeli's political institutions and beliefs came from the concepts of the Zionist movement.The population of Jews in Palestine greatly increased from the end of the 19th century to the early part of the 20th century (from 12,000 to 85,000
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Jerusalem, one the world's oldest and holiest cities, was in December 1949 proclaimed by the state of Israel to be its capital. The city plays a central role in the spiritual and emotional perspective of the three major monotheistic religions. For Jews throughout the world, Jerusalem is the focus of age-old yearnings, a living proof of ancient grandeur and independence and a center of national renaissance; for Christians, it is the scene of their Saviour's agony; for Muslims, it is the goal of the prophet Muhammad's mystic night journey and the site of Islam's most sacred shrines. For all three faiths it is a center of pilgrimage- the Holy City, the earthly prototype of the heavenly
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ISRAEL IN A GLOBAL WORLD
“It has been said that arguing
against globalization is like
arguing against the laws
of gravity”
Kofi Annan
As we know, since the early 1990’s the world has witnessed a new era that we call globalization. Since then different countries around the world have been adapted and integrated into this phenomenon in different ways. In the following paper it will be discuss the particular case of Israel and how that country has contributed to world’s globalization. For that, it is important to take into account Israel’s actual international status, it’s diplomatic relations (specially with the U.S), and it’s economy and the valuable products that offer to
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The United States and Israel
Many people think that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict dates back to several centuries ago, but in truth, the conflict began with the creation of Israel in 1948. Tensions first arose between Jewish people and Palestinians after World War II, after many Jewish people immigrated to Palestine. The Palestinian people consisted of more than one faith, including a majority of Muslims and some Christians as well. Palestinians wanted the Jews to live in Palestine as a minority, however Zionist organizations wanted at least a partition to be approved by the U.N. General Assembly. The idea of a Jewish state became relevant to the United States in the 1940s
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August 23, 1929, a riot erupts in Hebron, Israel. Arab rioters brutally murder sixty seven Jews, many of which are dismembered at the neck. Many incidents of rape are also reported. Jewish homes are burned to the ground. This is the first known and documented terrorist attack on Israel in this century. Since that day there have been more than 1500 separate attacks against the Israelis. The reason that certain Arabs are acting this way, especially to Israel, is their belief in Jihad also known as the Holy War. According to scholar John Esposito, Jihad requires Muslims to "struggle in the way of God" or "to struggle to improve one's self and/or society (93)." Jihad is directed against Satanâ
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Israel, Palestine and the Middle EastPoli. Sci. 310Dr. Foley5/12/10The Middle East has been in the eyes of the international community for decades now. The region seems to be prone to conflict over religion, political aspirations, oil, etc. Because of the swiftness of conflict, many nations have developed a no negotiation policy when dealing with Middle Eastern. This begs the question of how does one negotiation with a nation and a territory that have a history of not listening to one another. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been the foundation of many issues regarding the Middle East. The conflict between Israel and Palestine has generated many debates and has led to the establishment
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ARAB STATES DECLARE WAR AGAINST ISRAEL
The conflict between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East was over land of historic Israel and Palestine. The conflict has led to several wars, beginning in 1948, among Arab nations, Palestinian refugees, and the state of Israel. Since 1979 several peace accords have been signed, addressing parts of the conflict. The area is the homeland of the Jewish people, who immigrated to the area beginning in the 13th century BC as Hebrew tribes. The tribes confederated as the Israelites who ruled much of the area from the 11th century to the 6th century BC. The Jews formed an identity as the people of the covenant but subsequently came under the rule of others
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An Argument for Israel-Palestine Resolution:
Comparing and Contrasting Factors of Religious and Non-Religious Arguments
Avoiding a historical discussion of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict might be advantageous for now given this paper is meant to argue, while comparing and contrasting the two nations, that resolution to the conflict in contemporary times can not be achieved so easily, as simple as it may seem to supporters on both sides of “the cause”. The situation between these two highly conflicted states is complicated by elements that must be addressed. These warring nations have a rough history tracing back all the way to before the time of the Islamic Caliphate in the 7th
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Role of the Judges in Israel
Johnnie Hamilton
Grand Canyon University: BIB-104 Old Testament Historical Perspectives
August 12, 2012
Introduction
After deliverance from Egypt, inhabiting the Promised Land under the direction of God through Joshua, the Israelites had experienced a period of bliss. The people were united and fear of domination by another was no longer of consequence at least for the time being. Sadly, in spite of the love, kindness and grace displayed by God to His people, the Israelites continued their cyclical living with periods of obedience followed by periods of failure. The Book of Judges chronicles the times during the early
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Interview with Israel Wignall by Tony Hall
With included responses.
1. When and why did you start playing?
I Started playing at 9, my mom enrolled my sister and I in private classical piano lessons and it stuck from that point.
2. Which instruments do you play?
piano, guitar, and I also sing if that counts
3. What was the first tune(s) you learned?
I'm a little ashamed to admit it, but the first song I learned to play was the "All The Pretty Horses" lullaby
4. Is your family musical?
Very, my dad plays guitar in the praise band at church, I play several instruments and my youngest sister just started playing flute in her junior high band
5. Describe your family member's
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For over fifty years there has been which seems to be a never ending war between the excitsting Sate of Israel and the Proposed Palestinian Sate. The State of Israel is located in western Asia and boarders the vast Mediterranean Sea to the east. Israel which is highly populated by Jewish residents, is also adjoined by the West Bank which was formerly under Jordanian rule, and the Gaza Strip, which takes its name from Gaza its main city Even though Israel is adjoined by these two regions, both are palestinian territories and are mostly dominated by Palestinian Arab residents. Palestine which was formerly ruled by Britain, is a name which refers to the region between the Mediterranean Sea and
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BIBL 105
Essay 2
Introduction
The beginning of the monarchs of Israel caused much controversy. Because the Israelites were conducting outside of God’s will, they encountered many hardships. When Israel desired a king in the time of Samuel, Saul was initially chosen for king, but David became succeeded him, while Solomon committed a sin that ultimately led to the division of Israel.
Israel’s desire for a king
Until Samuel got old and did not have a son to lead, Israel operated as a Theocracy, following God and His Law, but Israel desired to be like other nations. In 1 Samuel 8:5, the elders of Israel discussed their displeasure with Samuel, and they not only expressed their distrust in
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GLOBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS
Leticia Scheinkman
Final Assignment
1.The first age of globalization came to an abrupt and painful end with the economic and financial crisis that engulfed the world starting in 1929. Is globalization again at risk as a result of our current global economic and financial crisis? What similarities between the two episodes suggest that globalization is again at risk? What differences suggest that it is not? What is your evaluation of the risks, at the moment, on balance? In Addition, READ the attached article: G20 Process- from the economist.
First of all it is important to understand the socio-economic, politic and geographic situation that both 1929 and
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Essay 2
During the time of the judges, the land was full of corruption and sin. There was no king or legal authority in Israel and the people acted on what they thought was right and wrong. “In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes” (Judges 21:25). Samuel was Israel’s spiritual leader (priest), a prophet, and the last and most effective of the judges. God used Samuel to assist in the change of Israel’s government from a system of judges to kings.
Samuel judged Israel until his death, saved them from the Philistines, and led them back to God. However, when Samuel grew old, he started appointing his sons as judges but they were
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decided that their way ultimately better than God’s way. God did not fight them, even though He knew the destruction that it would bring, instead He did what they asked. God had a plan for Israel, but the people had decided that God’s way was not efficient enough and that they knew how to govern themselves more efficiently.
Saul was everything the Israelites could have wanted in a king; he was tall, good looking, and would triumph in many battles. When Saul first became king he followed God’s commands and gave all the glory to Him, but as time passed he began to lose sight of God’s divine purpose. After being king for some time Saul became greedy and was overcome by pride. Ultimately it was
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Essay #4
God used Hosea as an example of His love towards Israel and how Israel was rebelling against Him by serving idols. He told Hosea to go after his wife who was fornicating around and to forgive her and take her back. God so badly wanted to take Israel under His wing and to protect her but she would have nothing to do with that.
Even the names of Gomer’s children represented the nature of Israel unfaithfulness, Jezreel (God’s Sows) was the place of God’s judgment on the house of Ahab ((II Kings 9-10) EOTS pg 372). Lo-Ruhamah (“not pitied”), meant that the Lord would not show mercy as He punished Israel for its sins, Lo-Amni (“not my people”), indicated that Yahweh would sever
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As I have explored through this project, certain territories are strategically important for Israel to keep. For instance, it would be moronic to give the Palestinians a high and strategic place like the Golan Heights. Furthermore, places like Jerusalem are of historic significance to the Jews. In fact, it would be impractical to give up Jerusalem in general. Certain territories are too logistically difficult to give up and to dismantle their populations would be a nightmare.
For Israel, relinquishing the Golan to a hostile Syria could jeopardize its early-warning system against surprise attacks. Israel has built radars on Mt. Hermon, the highest point in the region. If Israel withdrew
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Ryan Conaghan
Dr. Gonzales
BIBL 105-C05
5 March 2015
Essay #2
God calls his people to obedient. In return for obedience, God promises to provide. During the time of Solomon the people of Israel lacked obedience. God as king was no longer good enough. Israel’s lack of obedience caused them to anoint a king that also lacked faith in the Lord. Man is broken and even great leaders have flaws. Israel’s demand for a king ultimately resulted in the division of the kingdom.
During the time of Samuel, the people of Israel desire a king. God had promised to provide for the Israelites and in return God asked for obedience and love. Throughout the Old Testament God always provided for the
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The objective of this report is to give a concise study regarding the Arab minority in Israel. It will trace some significant issues that have impacted the overall linguistic reality, nevertheless the marginalization of Arabs in that small but complex country. It will track the language policy adopted in that country, the educational, political,practical,social,ideological reasons that have lead to the Arabic status in Israel. Spolsky and shohamy(1999a:41)suggest an obvious difference among three things, language practices language ideology and language policy.
Language practices are the actual use of linguistic repertoire, that is, the options among language varieties and languages
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Saul reigned as king over Israel from about 1050-1011. During this time, the prophet Samuel was Gods mouthpiece. The people of Israel desired a king who could fight their battles against the aggressive tactics of the Philistines. Also, they routinely blamed its shortcomings on the lack of proper leadership; a monarchy comprised of a king (Judges, 17:6; 18:1; 19:1; 21:25). These passages in the book Judges, reveals that Israel could never fulfill their divinely intended design, as long as it was under the Judges rule. The moral and civil disasters Israel was suffering at this time in history, was due to their spiritual disobedience of the Mosaic covenant. This led to the people of
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Emily Rowe
Student ID:
BIBL 104
09-22-14
Old Testament Bible Dictionary Project:
Book: Isaiah
The book of Isaiah was written by Isaiah himself 740-680 B.C. Isaiah is the son of Amos and is often thought to be one of the greatest writing prophets. The key theme for this book is about prophesies: the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, a son called God, Babylon’s kingdom would be overthrown and reduced to swampland, God’s salvation would reach the ends of the earth, God will never forget the children of Israel, Jesus was spat upon, the Messiah would be rejected, God’s servant would die for our sins and be buried in a rich man’s tomb, etc. However, the book also includes other
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An Analysis of Media Within The Arab-Israeli Conflict
“Unless and until something concrete is done about addressing the Israeli-Palestinian issue you won't get a real start on the war against terrorism.” – Bob Hawke
The media is used for many different reasons. Since technology has advanced, media is wide spread mainly through social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. Since the first Zionist Conference in 1897, Palestine has fought to keep its land. Ever since, the Arab-Israeli conflict has been in the center of media news. Subsequently, in 1948, war was declared for the land between Israel and Palestine. Different sources
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The existence of any society is highly dependent on security. Since antiquity civilizations have been exploited and/or decimated due to incapability's of providing for their own security. For centuries, the Jewish people, whether in the contemporary state of Israel or in the Diaspora have been victims of .persecution by superior empires and denied the right to their own sovereignty. Historically, world Jewry has experienced humiliation, persecution and at times decimation. Rejecting the Jews is best illustrated by observing Jewry under the most powerful and merciless of empires. The Romans, who ruled during the origins of Christianity, have been the most effective when it came to the
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when the state was finally declared in May 1948, it had sill been invaded by 5 Arab countries who wished for its annihilation and Israel lacked any political alliances. There were even threats within Israel since it had been inhabited by Arabs who felt the land, especially Jerusalem was rightfully theirs. Israel was seemingly on the verge of destruction. How was the infant nation born, survive, and prosper in spite of being threatened in every possible way? This question shall be investigated and analyzed in greatest detail in the following investigation.
Background
The Jewish people had been persecuted since the beginning of time, from the time they were slaves for the Egyptian
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What were the causes of Israel-Palestine war?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT
AANALYSIS
THE CAUSES OF ISRAEL/PALESTINE CONFLICT:
THE FIRST INTIFADA 1987-93
DIVIDING THE MAP
THE 1948 WAR
ZIONISM
1967/OCCUPATION
THE ARABS, TERRORISM & SECURITY: “NO SOLUTION”
THE WALL/FENCE/BARRIER
DELEGITIMIZING
THE STATEHOOD DECLARATION BY PALESTINE
THE IMPACT OF SCARCE WATER RESOURCES ON THE ARAB-ISRAEL CONFLICT
CAMP DAVID FAILURE
THE ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT IS CENTRAL TO THE MILITANTS’ CAUSE
Abstract
The notion of this research essay is to discuss the causes of the Israel-Palestine war. The first priority of the paper is to address the war in detail by describing the war. Another
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presented his eldest daughter Leah instead of Rachel for him to wed. Jacob could not stop his love for Rachel so he worked another seven years to marry Rachel.
Jacob and his two wives remained in Haran for another six to seven years. It would take his uncle being unfriendly to him, for him to move his wives back to his parents’ home. On their journey back home Jacob happened upon the spot that he seen God. That night as he slept he had a dream that he was wrestling a hooded man. Jacob and the hooded man wrested most of the night it only stopped when Jacob overpowered him, at the end to the tassel the man renamed Jacob, his new name would be Israel. The new name bought new meaning, he who
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Israeli Intelligence (Luft, 2003, 2). These were not the first nor last targeted killings performed by the State of Israel yet are signatures of Israel's propensity and tenacity to not fall victim to terror attacks.
The history of violence and threats inflicted by terror groups and nations against the state of Israel has lead to Israel's development of tenacious military and intelligence capabilities. Due to its geopolitical disadvantage, Israel must utilize aggressive and resilient tactics against terror groups, state, and non-state actors. Are targeted killings a necessary resort? Are other enforcement and intelligence strategies just as effective? Israel has propagated targeted killings
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Judaism has existed for millennia, and has been riddled with violence and war at many points throughout its history. From the purging of the holy land to make way for the Israelites to recent attacks on Arabs in Israel. There are many modern day sentiments among right wing Jews to take back the Holy Land promised to them by God in the Bible. Many people who hold these thoughts justify violence as a means to take back the land of Israel. In this essay, I will explain why and how these right-wing Jews justify their use of violence against the so-called invaders of the true Israel.To understand why some Jews feel it is their duty to take back Israel, and if need be by way of violence, we must
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tribes of Israel. After God redeemed their descendants from slavery in Egypt, he brought then to Sinai for the next stage in his plan.
God indicates that his purpose for choosing Israel was relational in nature.
"Say, therefore, to the sons of Israel, 'I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from their bondage. I will also redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. Then I will take you for My people, and I will be your God; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians'" (Ex 6:6-7).
God's acts of deliverance were so that his people would know
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On September 13, 1993 representatives of the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) signed the "Declaration of Principles On Interim Self-Government Arrangements", a document also known as the "Oslo Accords". They were signed at a Washington ceremony hosted by US President Bill Clinton on September 13, 1993, during which Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin ended decades as sworn enemies with an uneasy handshake. This agreement was the fruit of secret negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, represented by the PLO, following the Madrid Conference in 1991.
The Oslo Accords contain a set of mutually agreed-upon general
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The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Turmoil in the Middle East
While the Arab-Israeli conflict significantly influences contemporary foreign policy, tensions began early in the 20th century. Although the region is spiritually diverse, the main conflict is defining land allowing both parties to agree on established land boundaries. Prior to 1948, both groups claimed Palestine, but after the war of 1948 the international community divided this area into three parts. These include the state of Israel, the Gaza Strip and West Bank. The population in this area is very dense and is about the size of Maryland, according to the Middle East Research and Information Project. In 1967 Israel captured these
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1948 to be solved, the most important
component of which is the right to return of Palestinian refugees. The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is not just
an issue of military occupation and Israel is not a country that was established ?normally? and happened
to occupy another country in 1967. Palestinians are not struggling for a ?state? but for freedom, liberation
and equality, just like we were struggling for freedom in South Africa.
In the last few years, and especially during the reign of the Labour Party, Israel showed that it was not
even willing to return what it occupied in 1967; that Settlements remain, Jerusalem would be under
exclusive Israeli sovereignty, and
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Nancy McCulloch
Grand Canyon University
BIB 104 Old Testament Historical Perspective
June 3, 2011
The Role of Judges in Israel
The book of Judges deals with that period in Israel’s history when God used “judges” to provide leadership at crucial moments prior to the time of the kings. The judges were not political rulers. They could not tax people, keep a standing army or pass on their authority to their descendants. Their role was not related to any moral or spiritual qualification. These men and women were raised up at unique times to bring about liberation for some or all of the tribes of Israel. They were the means by which God was able to
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individual when he refers to a servant selected by God to carry out his orders and “bring forth justice to the nations” (NRSV p. 1023). However, after listening to the commentaries and reading the entire book of Isaiah it is obvious that he is referring to the entire nation of Israel. If one is to read just the little excerpt it is easy to see how people can misinterpret passages of the bible. It is definitely recommended to view what you are looking at in the context it was intended to be viewed before making judgments.
The overall meaning of this passage is one that can be debated to some degree. It seems as if Isaiah has been told by God to make it Israel’s goal to spread the word of
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The Chained Women: When Religion and the State Intersect
When Israel was conceived as a Jewish state, questions arose over the division between the religious and the secular. Judaism is grounded in halakha, a detailed set of laws which guides observant Jews, but debate continues over whether Israel should adopt these religious laws to govern a largely secular population. Contradictions exist between the ancient laws and modern ideals, especially regarding women’s rights. Most developed states strive to enact laws that treat men and women fairly, but in Israel, where the rabbinical courts still adhere to ancient Jewish law, women’s rights suffer. Divorce laws in
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THE SIX DAY WAR
December 10, 2007
On June 5, 1967 Israel launched a preemptive strike against its enemies, initiating what became known as the Six-Day War. The years leading up to war were marked by tensions that arose within Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. These tensions underlay the causes of war can be demarcated through a careful analysis of Waltz’s three images: individual, state, and international actors. Each image played a significant role in the instigation of the Six Day War. Waltz’s thirds image motivated Israel to got to war. However it was the first two images, leadership and domestic issues that laid the material groundwork for a war, and precipitated the war among the Arab
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The conflict between Israel and Palestine has an important significance because it's not only a territorial dispute, but also a cultural and religious one. The issue of recognition of the State of Palestine it's a problem hard to analyse considering the history of the belligerents and their argument about being hegemonic.
The conflict emerged in 1917 when the Balfour Declaration gave Israelis permission to establish in Palestine and was soon followed by a Palestinian manifesto in 1933, but the dispute became military in 1948 when the civil war turned in the First Arab-Israeli War won by the Zionists with the help of the West. This followed the Declaration of the Establishment of the
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transformed the political realities of the Middle East. Since the founding of Israel in 1948, there has been continuous conflict between Israel and the Arab states. Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories led to the uprising of Arab youth in the West Bank and Gaza, known as the Intifada. For the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, the Intifada provided them with a new and assertive Palestinian identity. Israelis were also growing tired of their roles as occupiers, as soldiers trained to defend their country in war were finding themselves aiming their weapons at rock throwing teenagers. Many Israelis were disillusioned and desperately eager for a solution.Talks took place between
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' It must be peace without victory. Only a peace between equals can last: only apeace, the very principle of which is equality, and a common participation in a commonbenefit. ' ( Tiger, 1990, 418)The Holy land of Israel has witnessed the birth of Judaism and Islam. Israel has alsosuffered the wrath of a long and bloody history of conflict between the followers of thesereligions. The hostility has spanned from the early ages to modern day. The bloodshed was duemainly to religious disputes and land. For many Jews, Israel was the realization of a promisemade to them by God; that after centuries of suffering at the hands of anti-semetists, they wouldreturn to this ' promise land '. The
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“Ray of Hope” for the Israelites. If one were to view the genealogy of The Tribes of Israel, you will note The Moabites descended from Lot, the nephew of Abram (later changed to Abraham). Down through Ruth being the Great-Grandmother of King David, and in line with the Davidic and messianic lineage. Four elements of the Moabites one must know to grasp the full scope of God’s intentions. They are the descendants of Lot, and not friendly with Israel. Second, property inheritance were given first right to next of kin. Third, the Levirate marriages were the right of next of kin of a deceased man (Elimelech) to marry his widow. Fourth, a Moabite male or his descendants up to the tenth generation
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Zionism has been around since the early 19th century, and was the single most important event leading into the creation of Israel. During the period of WWII there had been various issues which contributed to the necessity of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. These issues included the Holocaust, and the displacement of Jews. While these events during WWII were a contributing factor, a number of other aspects should be considered post the Second World War. These include Zionism and the large scale immigration to Palestine before the war, British policy expressed through various documents and the responsive actions from both the Jewish and Arab fighting groups such as Irgun and Stern gang. With
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Yigael Yadin’s Archaeological Contributions
Introduction
Biblical Archeology has helped in supporting the historicity of the Bible. Not that archaeology proves or disapproves the Bible – this it does not, it only supports the history of the Bible. One of the discoveries that support the biblical historicity is the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Dead Sea Scrolls came from eleven caves, mined over the course of seven years, over 15,000 documents supporting biblical historicity have been unearthed at Qumran. One of the archeologist that played an important part in this discovery was Yigael Yadin of Israel.
Yadin, not only contributed to the discovery and research of the Dead Sea
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To what extent did the Arab states alter the balance of power in the Region as a result of the 1973 War?
The true extent in which the Arab states altered the balance of power as a result of the 1973 war is a complex and controversial topic to competently remedy, in order to provide a full and articulate answer to this question, it is first important to observe which Arab states were involved in the 1973 war. The main contributors to the 1973 war were Egypt, Syria and Israel, of these the Egyptians being the main Arab contributor. However, there were also several other “behind-the-scenes”[1] communities including Libya, Morocco, Lebanon to name but a few. Another important factor to
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falling into the conflict trap (Committee, 2011: par 4).The core pillars of transitional justice are truth seeking, prosecution, reparations and institutional reforms (Committee, 2011: par 11).
Historical Profile
It has been said that the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is elastic (Prof. Sami, n.d.). It changes dramatically depending on who is telling it and where they start the story (Kristin, Jillian and Tese, 2009: 78 ). The Jewish state of Israel was established in 1948 (following World War II and the Nazi Holocaust) (Provini, 2012: par 5). Prior to that time the area was called Palestine and was home to Arab Muslims, who were displaced and became refugees when Israel was
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BIBL 105
Short Essay 2
As we follow the events of the nation Israel, we see the hand of God in every turning point of their history. How He brought them out of Egyptian bondage under the leadership of Moses, to the possession of the land of promise under the leadership of the great commander Joshua. History then points us, to the book of 1 Samuel showing how God transitioned His covenanted nation away from the failing theocratic administration under the tribal judges toward the theocratic administration of the united monarchy; thus the era of the reign of kings were born (Hinson and Yates 2012:162).
Samuel the righteous judge of Israel is raised up to serve during a time when the
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